# Distance from Chena Hot Springs (CEX) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,591 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,591 km / 7,824 mi / 6,799 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 211° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +20h (When it's 21:58 in Chena Hot Springs, it's 17:58 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,072 ft (CHC is lower than CEX)

## Airports

### [Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cex-chena-hot-springs-chena-hot-springs-airport/1ef266de-98d2-6962-9bc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chena Hot Springs, United States
- ICAO: AK13
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 65.050000, -146.050000
- Elevation: 1,195 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:58 in Chena Hot Springs, it's 17:58 in Christchurch.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cex-chena-hot-springs-chena-hot-springs-airport/1ef266de-98d2-6962-9bc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)